Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs

The Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs, officially launched its website www.doi.gov.bt on 4 March 2020. The website was launched by the Home Secretary in the presence of Head of Departments of the Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs and officials of the Department of Immigration. The …

The Department of Immigration has launched an online application platform in the Immigration Information and Monitoring System (IIMS) for submission of visa applications. Starting 1st January 2020, all visa applications except personal guest application must be submitted online by the concerned agencies using the IIMS. However, tour operators may continue …

All children born to a Bhutanese and foreigner must register the birth of the child with the Department of Immigration. Section 57 of the Immigration Rules and Regulations (2015) requires the parents of a child of such parentage to register their child with the Department of Immigration within one year …

The Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the novel Coronavirus (COVID-2019) outbreak  which continues to expand in many other countries. Bhutan has no cases reported so far. However, the Ministry of Health reiterate and urge the general public: To avoid/postpone unnecessary travel to affected countries until the outbreak is officially …

In view of increasing confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) being reported from many other countries, the Ministry of Health would like to reinforce the following measures: Bhutanese travelers to: Bhutanese to avoid unessential travel or postpone travel to the affected countries until the outbreak is contained. In case of unavoidable …

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